A picture of domestic life in colonial times, this book discusses the construction of the first colonial homes in Jamestown, the wattle-and-daub houses built by colonists in Massachusetts, Swedish-influenced log cabins, and the tipis, longhouses, and wigwams of Native Americans. It is an entertaining visit to the colonial era for readers 6 to 9, exploring a key aspect of what life was like for settlers and for Indians. Illustrated with simple yet accurately detailed drawings, the book begins with a two-page introduction to the 13 original colonies and offers sidebars, vocabulary words, Did You Know trivia, and Then and Now comparisons throughout, followed by a glossary, resource list, and index at the end.